The Iranian Health System Responsiveness after Implementation of Health Transformation Plan: A Study of Jahrom County in Southern Iran

Healthcare systems have an intrinsic responsibility to meet medial and non-medical expectations of people.
The aim of this study was to investigate the Iranian health system responsiveness in the city of Jahrom.
This study comprised of 600 patients from 6 health centers in Jahrom County. Data were gathered via a standard self-report questionnaire. Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate data.
Responsiveness of Jahrom health system was reported to be higher than average (3.32 ± 0.41). Being female, being from low income families, and patients on inpatient services were factors directly associated with higher rate of good responsiveness (P The Iranian health evolution plan is expected to have potential to promote responsiveness and quality of healthcare services, an area deserving more investigations.